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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of fluocinolone acetonide oil Otic.

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Condition: Inflammation of the External Ear Resembling Eczema
4/10/2012 1:19:07 PM

Reviewer: shirleyannk, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
I have used it three times. Today I got very dizzy and thought I was going to faint. I sat myself on the floor for a short time. Took my blood pressure which was OK. I looked it up and that is one of the rare side effects. Not sure if I want to continue use.

Condition: Inflammation of the External Ear Resembling Eczema
3/2/2012 7:49:02 AM

Reviewer: Kathytrinket, 55-64 Female (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
Great stuff IT releived the itch instantly but messy to use

Condition: Inflammation of the External Ear Resembling Eczema
2/28/2012 12:04:42 PM

Reviewer: lacpeb, Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I suffered for nine months. My ears itched like crazy. They were scaley and oozed clear liquid. Eventually, they started to bleed. The itching would wake me up at night. I saw three doctors. My allergist diagnosed it as a fungal infection and prescribed an anti-fungal ointment. The second physician was in the emergency room of our local hospital. He said it was bacterial and gave me a pres ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Inflammation of the External Ear Resembling Eczema
4/27/2011 11:53:18 AM

Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
Ear itching was so bad it would wake me up at night. Dermatologist suggested this medication. Finally, I can sleep through the night.

Condition: Inflammation of the External Ear Resembling Eczema
6/27/2010 12:56:07 AM

Reviewer: LyzzieLette, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
These ear drops are the only thing that has helped my itchy ears. I had been dealing with this problem for at least a year, and I finally have relief! I have not experienced any side effects while using this drug.

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